Scruit Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Having a little too much fun on the bike and caught the eye of a local deputy.Pulled over right away. Turned the engine off but stayed on the bike. Flipped up my faceshield but kept my helmet on.When he asked for my id I told him which pocket it was in (inside my overpants for added fun) and made sure he was comfortable with me reaching for it.He actually walked around to the side I was reaching for so I figured he saw my CCW status on his computer - I let him know I was not armed.He was real professional. Asked if i had a ticket in the last year. "Sir, my last ticket was over ten years ago!"Gave me my license back. Reminded me, nicely, that he should not have to tell me the result of a speeding biker hitting a deer... Complimented my bike and sent me on my way.Overall very positive. Nice guy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUSN8HBKyH8 Edited August 31, 2012 by Scruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Where's the video? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Lucky you, I got a holiday coupon on my drive up to my parents first time I have had an officer approach me with his hand on his side arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradycook Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Try being 17 and getting pulled over, me made me get off the bike, take my helmet off, which I didn't mind, but then he made me take my jacket and my hoodie underneath it off and it was around 40 degrees out. ticketed me wreckless op, but I got away with 90 dollars in court costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Should've said you didn't know about hitting a deer and you will go right back home now and get in your bubble. I hate that shit when they say that garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I didn't get off the bike or take my helmet off because I know that can be considered signs that I'm going to fight him - just like you don't get out of the car unless asked, etc. I turned off the bike so he knew I wasn't gonna try and run. I did eventually take the helmet off but I asked him first "Can I take my helmet off? I'm having trouble hearing you."I just checked the video - he caught me at the tail end of a passing move and I was doing +30 about 1/4 mile before. He could have lit me up for reckless op easily at 25 over, but instead he used his discretion and it was a pleasant conversation. Over in under 3 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Should've said you didn't know about hitting a deer and you will go right back home now and get in your bubble. I hate that shit when they say that garbage.What he said was; "At that speed what are you gonna do if a deer jumps out? Come on, I don't need to tell you guys this stuff, you know."It's a valid point. At 75 I'm not gonna stand a chance avoiding a deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attentiongetter92 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Put the vid up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Where's the video?Front or back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attentiongetter92 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Helmet cam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Helmet cam?No helmet cam. Just the windshield cam (sees nothing) and the rear-facing cam on the top case.I'll stitch it together and put it on youtube. Difficult to hear, so I'll have to add subtitles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 ...It's a valid point. At 75 I'm not gonna stand a chance avoiding a deer.You're 75 years old?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 You're 75 years old?! My wife would say I look it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaveTheGreat Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I've been pulled over on the bike a few times and did the same things you did. The LEO's have always been cool with me and seemed to appreciate the fact that I was fully geared and turned the bike off. Did get one ticket, though, when an OSHP plane was pacing me on 77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Lucky you, I got a holiday coupon on my drive up to my parents first time I have had an officer approach me with his hand on his side arm.He had obviously saw your Want Peni thread and was protecting himself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I've been pulled over on the bike a few times and did the same things you did. The LEO's have always been cool with me and seemed to appreciate the fact that I was fully geared and turned the bike off. Did get one ticket, though, when an OSHP plane was pacing me on 77 They clocked you from a plane? Damn, thought I was already paranoid, now I have to keep an eye on the sky as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 They clocked you from a plane? Damn, thought I was already paranoid, now I have to keep an eye on the sky as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) What he said was; "At that speed what are you gonna do if a deer jumps out? Come on, I don't need to tell you guys this stuff, you know."It's a valid point. At 75 I'm not gonna stand a chance avoiding a deer.You know what I meant. Unless the rider is ignorant he/she knows about reaction time. If I'm speeding I know all the possible dangers. I've seen gut/gore, etc from accidents. Shit happens. People always take risks in our short time on this earth. A little speed now and then doesn't mean the rider is oblivious to the dangers. Edited August 31, 2012 by NinjaNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 They clocked you from a plane? Damn, thought I was already paranoid, now I have to keep an eye on the sky as well.Tex dollars at hard work involved with those planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 i am thinking you have an english accent, ..sophistication ... that will get you a long way out of ticket. as soon as i start speaking, if they dont burst out laughing i am done lol got a ticket driving 20 above once . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Got one 2 weeks ago for 16 over in company van @ 3 am. He was nice but still gave me a ticket. I rarely get a warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 They clocked you from a plane? Damn, thought I was already paranoid, now I have to keep an eye on the sky as well.If you ever roll through Lodi, you had best be doing the speed limit because they are not shy about clocking you from the sky. We've got a few folks on here that can testify to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'll stitch it together and put it on youtube.Is it really a good idea to incriminate both yourself and the nice officer that let you off by posting video? Just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 You should have said...I'll keep an eye out for them deer, meow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 He complimented you on you're V Strom ownership?Bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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